Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; U.S. Department of Education Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Data Collection, 23592-23593 [2024-07166]

Download as PDF 23592 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 66 / Thursday, April 4, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 education teachers, the qualifications described in section 612(a)(14)(C) of the IDEA (20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(14)(C)), hired by the high-need LEA who teach in high-need schools, disaggregated by the elementary school and secondary school levels; (9) As applicable, the percentage of ECE program classes in the geographic area served by the eligible partnership taught by early childhood educators who are highly competent; and (10) As applicable, the percentage of teachers trained— (i) To integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction, including technology consistent with the principles of universal design for learning; and (ii) To use technology effectively to collect, manage, and analyze data to improve teaching and learning for the purpose of improving student academic achievement. 6. Continuation Awards: In making a continuation award under 34 CFR 75.253, the Secretary considers, among other things: whether a grantee has made substantial progress in achieving the goals and objectives of the project; whether the grantee has expended funds in a manner that is consistent with its approved application and budget; whether the grantee has met the required non-Federal cost share or matching requirement; and, if the Secretary has established performance measurement requirements, whether the grantee has made substantial progress in achieving the performance targets in the grantee’s approved application. In making a continuation award, the Secretary also considers whether the grantee is operating in compliance with the assurances in its approved application, including those applicable to Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department (34 CFR 100.4, 104.5, 106.4, 108.8, and 110.23). VII. Other Information Accessible Format: On request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format. The Department will provide the requestor with an accessible format that may include Rich Text Format (RTF) or text format (txt), a thumb drive, an MP3 file, braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc, or other accessible format. Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. You may access the official VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Apr 03, 2024 Jkt 262001 edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations at https:// www.govinfo.gov. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the site. You may also access documents of the Department published in the Federal Register by using the article search feature at https://www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department. Adam Schott, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Delegated the Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. [FR Doc. 2024–07183 Filed 4–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2024–SCC–0015] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; U.S. Department of Education Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Data Collection Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a new information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 6, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain to access the site. Find this information collection request (ICR) by selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this information collection request. Information collection forms and instructions may be found by SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 clicking on the ‘‘View Information Collection (IC) List’’ link. Supporting statements and other supporting documentation may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting Statement and Other Documents’’ link. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Cleveland Knight, 202–987–0064. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: U.S. Department of Education Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Data Collection. OMB Control Number: 1894–NEW. Type of Review: A new ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments, Private Sector—Not-for-Profit Institutions. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 470. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,700. Abstract: In accordance with section 70914 of the Build America Buy America Act (Pub. L. 117–58 70901– 70953) (BABAA), grantees funded under Department of Education (the Department) programs that allow funds to be used for infrastructure projects (infrastructure programs), i.e., construction and broadband infrastructure, may not use their grant funds for these infrastructure projects or activities unless they comply with the following BABAA sourcing requirements: 1. All iron and steel used in the infrastructure project or activity are produced in the United States. 2. All manufactured products used in the infrastructure project or activity are produced in the United States. 3. All construction materials are manufactured in the United States. The Department may, in accordance with sections 70914(b) and (d), 70921(b), 70935, and 70937 of BABAA, and the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M 24–02, Implementation Guidance on E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 66 / Thursday, April 4, 2024 / Notices Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure, approve waivers to BABAA sourcing requirements under programs it has identified as infrastructure programs when it determines that exceptions to these requirements apply. The Department may approve these waivers, subject to notice and comment requirements and the Office of Management and Budget Made in America Office (MIAO) review. The information submitted by grantees using the BABAA Data Collection Form will be used by the Department to track the type of waivers (i.e., agency level waivers or approved grantee waivers) implemented by grantees. The data may also be used for reporting purposes. Dated: April 1, 2024. Stephanie Valentine, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2024–07166 Filed 4–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG24–155–000. Applicants: Cedar Springs Wind IV, LLC. Description: Cedar Springs Wind IV, LLC submits Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 3/29/24. Accession Number: 20240329–5311. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/19/24. Docket Numbers: EG24–156–000. Applicants: Anticline Wind, LLC. Description: Anticline Wind, LLC submits Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 3/29/24. Accession Number: 20240329–5316. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/19/24. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER10–1586–010; ER10–1630–010. Applicants: Wolf Hills Energy, LLC, Big Sandy Peaker Plant, LLC. Description: Response to March 1, 2024 Deficiency Letter of Big Sandy Peaker Plant, LLC. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Apr 03, 2024 Jkt 262001 Filed Date: 3/28/24. Accession Number: 20240328–5352. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/18/24. Docket Numbers: ER23–2359–006. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment to ISA/CSA SA Nos. 6967 & 6968; AD2–100/131—Docket ER23– 2359 to be effective 9/6/2023. Filed Date: 3/29/24. Accession Number: 20240329–5117. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/19/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1270–000. Applicants: Prescott Wind Energy LLC. Description: Supplement to February 16, 2024 Prescott Wind Energy LLC tariff filing. Filed Date: 3/27/24. Accession Number: 20240327–5316. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/10/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1638–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: 2024– 03–28_Resource Accreditation Reform to be effective 9/1/2024. Filed Date: 3/28/24. Accession Number: 20240328–5329. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/29/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1639–000. Applicants: ITC Midwest LLC. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Amended and Restated Joint Use Pole Agreement with Corn Belt (RS I90) to be effective 5/28/2024. Filed Date: 3/28/24. Accession Number: 20240328–5338. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/18/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1640–000. Applicants: Public Service Company of New Mexico. Description: Annual Filing of PostEmployment Benefits Other than Pensions for 2024 of Public Service Company of New Mexico. Filed Date: 3/28/24. Accession Number: 20240328–5345. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/18/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1641–000. Applicants: Fuse Energy NY LLC. Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Application for Market Based Rate Authority to be effective 5/27/2024. Filed Date: 3/28/24. Accession Number: 20240328–5344. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/18/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1642–000. Applicants: Hecate Grid Swiftsure, LLC. Description: Hecate Grid Swiftsure, LLC requests a one-time limited waiver of the New York Independent System Operator, Inc.’s Open Access Transmission Tariff to allow Hecate to extend the proposed commercial operation date. PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23593 Filed Date: 3/28/24. Accession Number: 20240328–5381. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/18/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1643–000. Applicants: American Transmission Systems, Incorporated, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: American Transmission Systems, Incorporated submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: ATSI, Inc. submits OHTCo & ATSI IA SA No. 6936 to be effective 5/29/2024. Filed Date: 3/29/24. Accession Number: 20240329–5070. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/19/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1644–000. Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc., Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: New York Independent System Operator, Inc. submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: NYISO–NMPC Joint 205: Amnd LGIA for East Point Solar SA2683 to be effective 3/15/2024. Filed Date: 3/29/24. Accession Number: 20240329–5095. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/19/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1645–000. Applicants: Idaho Power Company. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: SA #414—NITSA Between Idaho Power Company and PacifiCorp to be effective 6/1/2024. Filed Date: 3/29/24. Accession Number: 20240329–5101. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/19/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1646–000. Applicants: Mississippi Power Company. Description: Tariff Amendment: Notice of Termination of Gulf States TFA to be effective 5/31/2024. Filed Date: 3/29/24. Accession Number: 20240329–5105. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/19/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1647–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to ISA, SA No. 6667; Queue No. AE1–157 (amend) to be effective 5/29/2024. Filed Date: 3/29/24. Accession Number: 20240329–5107. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/19/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–1648–000. Applicants: Louisville Gas and Electric Company. Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Mill Creek 5 Provisional Large Generator Interconnection Agreement to be effective 3/7/2024. Filed Date: 3/29/24. Accession Number: 20240329–5139. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/19/24. E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 66 (Thursday, April 4, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23592-23593]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07166]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2024-SCC-0015]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; U.S. Department of Education Build America, Buy America Act 
(BABAA) Data Collection

AGENCY: Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Department of Education 
(ED).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
the Department is proposing a new information collection request (ICR).

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
May 6, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed 
information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of 
publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain to access the site. Find this information collection request 
(ICR) by selecting ``Department of Education'' under ``Currently Under 
Review,'' then check the ``Only Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox. 
Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this 
information collection request. Information collection forms and 
instructions may be found by clicking on the ``View Information 
Collection (IC) List'' link. Supporting statements and other supporting 
documentation may be found by clicking on the ``View Supporting 
Statement and Other Documents'' link.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, please contact Cleveland Knight, 202-987-0064.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is especially interested in 
public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection 
necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this 
information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the 
estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 
(5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on 
the respondents, including through the use of information technology. 
Please note that written comments received in response to this notice 
will be considered public records.
    Title of Collection: U.S. Department of Education Build America, 
Buy America Act (BABAA) Data Collection.
    OMB Control Number: 1894-NEW.
    Type of Review: A new ICR.
    Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments, 
Private Sector--Not-for-Profit Institutions.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 470.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,700.
    Abstract: In accordance with section 70914 of the Build America Buy 
America Act (Pub. L. 117-58 70901-70953) (BABAA), grantees funded under 
Department of Education (the Department) programs that allow funds to 
be used for infrastructure projects (infrastructure programs), i.e., 
construction and broadband infrastructure, may not use their grant 
funds for these infrastructure projects or activities unless they 
comply with the following BABAA sourcing requirements:
    1. All iron and steel used in the infrastructure project or 
activity are produced in the United States.
    2. All manufactured products used in the infrastructure project or 
activity are produced in the United States.
    3. All construction materials are manufactured in the United 
States.
    The Department may, in accordance with sections 70914(b) and (d), 
70921(b), 70935, and 70937 of BABAA, and the Office of Management and 
Budget Memorandum M 24-02, Implementation Guidance on

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Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance 
Programs for Infrastructure, approve waivers to BABAA sourcing 
requirements under programs it has identified as infrastructure 
programs when it determines that exceptions to these requirements 
apply. The Department may approve these waivers, subject to notice and 
comment requirements and the Office of Management and Budget Made in 
America Office (MIAO) review.
    The information submitted by grantees using the BABAA Data 
Collection Form will be used by the Department to track the type of 
waivers (i.e., agency level waivers or approved grantee waivers) 
implemented by grantees. The data may also be used for reporting 
purposes.

    Dated: April 1, 2024.
Stephanie Valentine,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and 
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, 
Evaluation and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 2024-07166 Filed 4-3-24; 8:45 am]
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